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Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

2.0 star property
Motel in El Cajon with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Vending machine
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Explore the area

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550 Montrose Court, I-8 at Magnolia Avenue Southbound, El Cajon, CA, 92020
  • Place, Parkway Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Court East County Division
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Magnolia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

El Cajon

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego places you in the centre of El Cajon, within just a 15-minute stroll of Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center and Superior Court East County Division. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this El Cajon motel include San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Knox House Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parkway Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Superior Court East County Division - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Magnolia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • Arnele Avenue Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Food Court - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel in El Cajon with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this El Cajon motel.

  • 182 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers 182 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This El Cajon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, cash and mobile payments. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego on 28 Dec 2025 start from AU$115.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Yep, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego has a free self car park.

Does Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego have a pool?

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

No, Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 236 out of 1465 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aujenee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaleel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Place has security , you can’t park inside without a parking pass so I don’t think you can have any visitors, non smoking room was clean but staff wasn’t too welcoming, great place if you need a spot for the night .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place to be near by!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simeon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tilar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Check in was fast and simple. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the event I was attending. Front desk staff was helful and provided asstance when asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As expected and as it should be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ivy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have only stayed on this property a couple times recently. I would definitely not recommend because I ended up getting bedbugs. It had to be from this hotel. It’s the only place that I stayed. The last time I stayed there there was a couple arguing and fighting almost all night. To make things worse they didn’t even have an ice machine and in the room, there was no microwave or refrigerator. I will not stay here unless you’re desperate and willing to take a risk with the bedbugs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Aujenee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get what you pay for

I know you get what you pay for, but usually when I stay here, I have no complaints, but this time when I checked in, it was blood on the pillow and pee in the toilet when I went to the office to go let them know. I got nothing but attitude Yes, they switched my room, but it’s just a simple fact have some kind of compassion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aujenee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BILLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shante

Room have roaches the roaches are bad they get in ur car
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, and freeway close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joyita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

They did not have a room when we arrive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025